39 episodes

Two long-time friends; Laura, a pregnancy and postpartum doula and mom of two, and Remi, a first-time mom-to-be, get together to discuss the journey from preconception, through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Raw conversations with educative content as well as relatable struggles and challenges on how this life-changing event impacts all areas of live!

Mom Friends Laura Gimbert & Remi Ishizuka

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.0 • 51 Ratings

Two long-time friends; Laura, a pregnancy and postpartum doula and mom of two, and Remi, a first-time mom-to-be, get together to discuss the journey from preconception, through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Raw conversations with educative content as well as relatable struggles and challenges on how this life-changing event impacts all areas of live!

    Ep. 39: Laura's gender reveal! How she "knew", Asking baby for signs, NIPT testing & More

    Ep. 39: Laura's gender reveal! How she "knew", Asking baby for signs, NIPT testing & More

    In this episode we go into all of the details on Laura's gender reveal: how she found out, how she asked her baby for gender confirmation signs, her reaction, how she told Remi, how she told her family and everyone's reaction. She also goes into detail about the NIPT elective test, tips on how to navigate Natera's platform and find out the results sooner, if she has a name picked and her early 2nd trimester experience.She also answers a lot of doula questions in the Mom Friends Chat section i...

    • 31 min
    Ep. 38: Remi says goodbye to the 2nd Trimester! Glucose test, Early 3rd Trimester tips, Weight gain & More

    Ep. 38: Remi says goodbye to the 2nd Trimester! Glucose test, Early 3rd Trimester tips, Weight gain & More

    In this episode we go through some updates from Remi's end of the second trimester, including her glucose test and baby shower.Then we move forward with some early third trimester mind and body tips, and discuss our weight gains so far in our pregnancies and how that can fluctuate and vary so much.We end the episode with the NEW Mom Friends Chat, a section of questions from YOU that we will start including at the end of every regular update episode, to make sure we keep responding to your que...

    • 33 min
    Ep. 37: Laura’s Pregnancy Q&A. Due date, Gender guesses, Socially projected fears of having another baby & More

    Ep. 37: Laura’s Pregnancy Q&A. Due date, Gender guesses, Socially projected fears of having another baby & More

    In this episode we find out more on Laura’s first trimester, all of the socially projected fears set in her subconscious that she had to work through and break along exactly how, and future plans. Including:- When is she due?- What age differences will the kids have?- Fears of a bigger age gap?- Is she planning on finding out the gender before birth? What does she think she is having?- What is she, the kids and Nathan all hoping for?- Will Laura still be able to support Remi's labor and deliv...

    • 32 min
    Ep. 36: Surprise, Laura's pregnant! Deciding on having a third baby, Third pregnancy lessons, First trimester symptoms & more

    Ep. 36: Surprise, Laura's pregnant! Deciding on having a third baby, Third pregnancy lessons, First trimester symptoms & more

    In this episode we finally open up about the secret we have been keeping for a while: Laura is also pregnant!Laura tells us about the thought process behind deciding on having baby number three (something she had been going back and forth for years), how her third pregnancy first trimester experience has been comparing it to the other two pregnancies, new pregnancy lessons, all of the wild symptoms and much more, including how she told Remi and the kids!Tune in and catch up to speed.Send us a...

    • 34 min
    Ep. 35: How your birth partner can support you in all stages of labor

    Ep. 35: How your birth partner can support you in all stages of labor

    In this episode we go through all of the different possibilities of how a partner (your husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom or sister) can help you through all different stages of labor: from early labor at home, through the car ride to the hospital or birth center, active labor, pushing and immediate postpartum.A great episode to listen with your partner and be able to have open conversations about options and goals before labor even begins.Remi also explains some lessons she learned from ha...

    • 35 min
    Ep. 34: Birth Plan Part 2. Labor pain relief, Nutrition, Pushing positions, Immediate postpartum options

    Ep. 34: Birth Plan Part 2. Labor pain relief, Nutrition, Pushing positions, Immediate postpartum options

    In this episode we continue going through the birth plan options including pain relief techniques, labor nutrition, labor and pushing positions and all of the immediate postpartum options that we have to choose from.Remi also explains some of her goals and details of her very own birth plan.Tune in and take notes!MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!We will be giving away a package of beauty & self care products to one lucky mama on Mother's Day! All you need to do is follow us on @momfriendspod and sta...

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

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I love Remi and think it’s wonderful she’s sharing her story. The concept of following her fertility journey into pregnancy and then to motherhood is so interesting. I do feel like I’m learning a lot about the process and ways to prepare leading up to trying to get pregnant.
I will say I think Laura can come across a little unsupportive/judgmental and not necessarily fit the vibe I thought the podcast would be (e.g., when Remi brought up her cavities, when talking about nutrition/exercise in general, plugging her doula business). I love that Remi has a point person I was just surprised given the vibe Remi puts out. Thanks for sharing your story!

Annamay_101 ,

So helpful!

It’s such a help to hear someone else’s experience, get some good tips and advice, answers to questions, and have this as an information tool to prepare! Great podcast :)

kseawitch ,

Vulnerable and open conversations

This podcast has quickly become my favorite. Remi and Laura have a wonderful and open dynamic and each offers such a different perspective. My journey is more parallel to Remi’s and I’ve found such solace and support in her openness. I also appreciate the guidance from a doula’s POV. Thanks for helping me feel less alone in this wild fertility journey! Sending baby dust

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